The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) distributes Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants to millions of financially disadvantaged people in South Africa.
Sassa has urged SRD grant applicants to declare their marital status and indicate whether they have changed their names since applying for the grant. This is because the agency validates personal details with the Department of Home Affairs every month to determine eligibility.
If your names and surname do not match the records held by the Department of Home Affairs, your SRD application may be declined. To avoid this, ensure that your personal information is updated accurately.
How To Update Your Personal Information For SRD Applications for October 2025
- Step 1: Visit the official Sassa SRD website at https://srd.sassa.gov.za/
- Step 2: Select 'Click here to proceed' under the 'South African ID Holders' tab.
- Step 3: Scroll down to find the section that allows you to update your personal information.
- Step 4: Enter your ID number, full names, and surname exactly as they appear on your South African ID card.
- Step 5: Submit the updated information for verification.
Please note that your names and surname will only be updated if they match the information on the Department of Home Affairs database. If there is no match, your SRD application may continue to be declined.
Why Updating Your Information Matters
Updating your personal information is essential if you’ve recently married or changed your surname at Home Affairs. Failure to keep your details aligned with Home Affairs records could result in delayed or declined SRD grant payments.
Ensure that all information submitted is accurate and up to date to avoid any issues with your SRD grant for October 2025.
